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IEA report: Global slowdown in energy efficiency progress
The deceleration in efficiency progress since 2010 is fueled by a mixture of social and economic trends, combined with some specific factors such as extreme weather.
Startup develops smart glove for astronauts
NASA, in collaboration with organizations such as the Mars Institute, Collins Aerospace, Ntention and SETI Institute, has successfully tested a smart glove for astronauts to operate drones and other vehicles in space.
Aircraft actuation technologies: How do electrohydraulic, electrohydrostatic and electromechanical actuators work?
Learn about the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of three major actuation technologies used on aircraft.
Inquiry blames exterior panel cladding for fatal London fire
The report said that a kitchen fire was "perfectly foreseeable," but that once it escaped from Flat 16, it spread rapidly up the tower's east face.
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Hydraulic cylinder sensor requires no drilling
The sensor is mounted on the outside of the hydraulic cylinder, negating the need for drilling and simplifying maintenance.
Researchers develop yarn-like fiber capable of capturing hormones from wastewater
Researchers from Finland’s Aalto University and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have created a yarn-like material that is capable of capturing pharmaceutical residues before they contaminate large bodies of water.
Circularise aims to bring transparency to plastics supply chain
A blockchain-based platform promises to provide plastics manufacturers a secure, decentralized source of information about the entire plastics value chain.
Lake Shore F71/F41 teslameters win R&D 100 Award
Lake Shore Cryotronics announced that the company’s F71 and F41 teslameters have been named 2019 R&D 100 Award winners in the Analytical/Test category.
Russian startup creates robot clones inspired by real people
A Russian startup is preparing to mass produce autonomous robot clones inspired by real people.
Human error, lax reporting and MCAS all contributed to fatal Boeing crash
An accident report from Indonesian transportation authorities said that problems with the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft first occurred at least three days before the fatal flight.
A route to the efficient synthesis of propylene glycol
New process involves reaction of propylene with hydrogen peroxide, producing a higher yield and with lower energy consumption.
Watch: Metal 3D printing process promises faster production at lower cost
Joule printing is ideal for fabricating small parts that range in size from a baseball to a beach ball and works with any metal, including difficult-to-cut metals like titanium, H13 tool steel and P20 tool steel.
Public more likely to blame human driver in a semi autonomous car crash even when the machine is at fault
A new study found that people are more likely to blame a car accident on a human driver of a semi-autonomous vehicle over machine error, even when the machine is at fault.
Oil and gas wastewater could suppress plant immune systems
Crops were found to have weakened immune systems, leading to the question of whether using wastewater for irrigation would leave crop systems more vulnerable to bacterial and fungal pathogens.
Spirit Aero gains composite wing presence with Bombardier buy
The business unit delivers composite and metallic wing components, nacelles, fuselages and tail assemblies, along with mechanical assemblies made out of aluminum, titanium and steel.
10 minute electric vehicle recharging moves closer to reality
A breakthrough by Penn State engineers could lead to the proliferation of EVs.
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AMETEK Land releases new Steam Reformer Tube Wall Temperature Measurement Guide
AMETEK Land has released a new expert guide to the temperature measurement of tube walls in steam reformers. Steam reforming is widely used in the hydrocarbon processing industries for the production of important gases, particularly hydrogen, methanol and ammonia.
Researchers create light emitting adhesive display that is safe, operates at low voltage
A team of researchers from Nanjing University in China has developed a stretchable light emitting adhesive display that is safe to use against human skin and that operates at low voltages.